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Painting Your Residence or Vacation Home While You're Away

In the universe of home renovations, painting and wallpapering changes aren’t the most invasive. But every improvement involves some dislocation – either in the loss of use of a space or living with additional people underfoot – that a family has to accommodate. Unless the family is somewhere else while the work is underway, H.J. Holtz & Son is pleased to offer customers the option of executing projects while a home is vacant, which offers benefits on both sides.
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Kicking It Up a Notch With High Gloss Paint

Homeowners looking for impact will be delighted with the high-gloss finishes offered by Fine Paints of Europe, which are used exclusively by H.J. Holtz & Son for gloss jobs. “There’s nothing better,” says company president Rick Holtz. “People just can’t believe what these paints can do.” Fine Paints of Europe (FPE), headquartered in Vermont, is the sole U.S. importer of paints and finishes made in the Netherlands by Wijzonol Bouwverven B.V. In Europe, the parent company’s focus is on pigments, which are sold worldwide.
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Beautiful Antique Look of Limewash Updates Richmond Home

Did you ever what to change the look of your red brick? Many people choose to paint their brick, but there is another option -- Limewash. What is Limewash you may ask? It originated in Europe and been in existence for thousands of years. We used Romabio on our project, which is similar to a stain and is absorbed by the brick. Paint, on the other hand, adheres to the top of the brick. The result is a beautiful antique look...
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A Painting Project That Looks Like a Complete Remodel!

Purchasing a home can be a very exciting time. However, when you purchase an older home that requires a makeover, it can become daunting, especially when the project is of this size and scale. You need to be able to collaborate with a painter…
R*Home Reader's Favorite Painter & Wallpaper Hanger
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Best of Richmond Painter & Wallpaper Hanger 2017

The Reader's Favorites edition of R*Home magazine was published online a few weeks ago. We're STILL very honored to have been named both the favorite painting company AND favorite wallpaper hanger. Thank you to our clients, partners, and friends…
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Maintaining the Exterior of Your Home

Your home is important because it is your place to sleep, your place to eat, and your place to create memories. It is the first thing people see and it represents you.   Maintaining the exterior of your home keeps your house healthy. Paint…
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Garden Club of Virginia Annual Tour 2017

During the last week of April the Garden Club of Virginia will hold their annual tours of homes and gardens throughout the Commonwealth. Conducted in over 30 towns and cities in Virginia, it is the only statewide home and garden tour in the…
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High Gloss Front Door Project

As you welcome friends and family into your home, the front door makes (or breaks) the first impression. There is nothing more striking than a high gloss door. It has a smart, elegant feel that will catch people’s eye. More and more Richmonders…
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The Importance of a Good Power Washing

Preparation is key to a successful paint job. The same can be said about power washing. Envirowash, a power washing company that began in 2001, specializes in low pressure, power washing -- a soft, low-pressure power wash using heated water…
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Spring is in the air! Is your spring home maintenance checklist up there too? Winter may have been hard on your home's exterior. It's important to tackle critical home maintenance items before the summer sun and heat start taking their toll…